Spiced Lentil And Spinach Rice Bowl Recipe

Indian cuisine · 256 calories

Spiced Lentil and Spinach Rice Bowl recipe

About this recipe

Spiced Lentil and Spinach Rice Bowl is a hearty vegetarian dinner inspired by classic Indian flavors. This dish combines protein-packed red lentils with fresh spinach and aromatic basmati rice, all seasoned with spices like cumin and turmeric for a comforting yet energizing meal. The lentils bring a creamy texture and robust flavor, while the spinach adds a vibrant, nutrient-rich touch to the dish. Quick to prepare and family-friendly, this recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner or a satisfying post-workout meal. Serve it warm and enjoy the harmonious blend of textures and spices that create a truly memorable dining experience.

Ingredients

  • 1 pack (1 kg) 921 Everyday Long Grain Rice
  • - MASOOR DAL SPECIAL 500GM
  • 200 g Spinach (Palak)
  • - Onion-250 Gms
  • 500 g Desi Tomato (Tamatar)
  • 100 g Garlic - Single Clove
  • - Ginger Powder
  • - Suhana Dal Makhani Spice Mix 50g Pouch
  • 100 g Popular Essentials Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
  • 20 g Turmeric Powder
  • 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
  • 500 ml Oil (For Frying)

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear and soak for 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Rinse the lentils thoroughly and set aside while preparing the other ingredients.
  3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds, letting them sizzle for 30 seconds.
  4. 4. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5. Stir in minced garlic, ginger powder, and turmeric powder and cook for another minute until aromatic.
  6. 6. Add chopped tomatoes and Suhana Dal Makhani Spice Mix, cooking until the tomatoes soften and the mixture turns into a paste.
  7. 7. Mix in the lentils and pour in 300 ml water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. 8. While the lentils cook, boil the soaked rice in 100 ml water until tender, then drain and keep warm.
  9. 9. Stir fresh spinach into the lentils and cook for 3-5 minutes until wilted and integrated.
  10. 10. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed, ensuring the flavors are balanced.
  11. 11. Layer the cooked rice into serving bowls and spoon the lentil-spinach mixture over the top.
  12. 12. Garnish with additional cumin seeds or a sprinkle of spice mix for extra flavor.